Drivetrain: 8 speed Shimano Rapidfire shifters, Shimano long cage rear derailleur, 11-30 cassette, Alloy 3 piece 170mm crankarms with 56 teeth chainring
Brakes: Shimano VBrakes and VBrake levers
Wheels: Alex DV15 rims, Shimano Parallax hubs with quick release, Maxxis Kevlar 18 x 1.5 tires with reflective strip 90psi rating
Others: Cane Creek Aheadset, Velo Saddle with relief hole, aluminum seatpost with height graduations, height adjustable folding stem, resin platform pedals, bell.
Price: $1025
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We make sure that NO bikes are sold fresh off the box. Some retailers drop ship you a box they have neither checked or even seen. All bikes we sell are personally serviced and checked. Wheels are removed and trued. We go thru a bolt tightening sequence. Finally, the bike is road tested. We know folders because we ride folders as our primary bikes. With our experience, we're able to focus attention on the parts that need it the most.
Every folding bike has it's own design strong and weak points, as well as some idiosyncrasies. Any dealer that tells you otherwise is a "used car salesman". No folding bike is a perfect bike that will do everything and anything. Our goal is to match you with a bike that comes closest to your needs and expectations.
The Birdy's strong point is its full suspension frame design and ability to pack into an airline legal suitcase with extreme ease. If you require the comforts of full suspension, do a lot of commercial air travel, and tour with a light weight load, then the Birdy's price premium is certainly worth every penny. A 20" wheeled full suspension folder will not fit into an airline legal case just because its fork is longer than the Birdy's. Thanks to the Birdy's 18" wheel size, the frame packs comfortably into a suitcase.
Because of the Birdy's rear chainstay single pivot design, it is not designed as a full load tourer. It is more designed for lightweight touring. Either small rear panniers or an expandable trunk bag is all that it is designed to carry. Knowing the bike's limitations will allow you to use it appropriately.